The French Invisible Apple Cake, aka gâteau invisible, is a delightful treat that beautifully merges the best of fruit and cake. The magic lies in its name – when baked, the thinly sliced apples appear to melt into the sweet, custardy batter, creating a texture that melts in your mouth. Ground cinnamon gives this apple cake a warm and comforting fall flavor, while the custardy texture makes it stand out. Perfect for elevating any gathering or cozy night in.
To start, preheat your oven and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, warmed milk, melted butter, and a splash of vanilla until well combined. Then, gently stir in the flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, mixing until you have a smooth, thin batter. Now, prepare four apples by peeling and coring them, then slice them into paper-thin pieces. I love using Fuji apples for this recipe, but Honeycrisp and Pink Lady also would work beautifully. Fold those apple slices gently into the batter, then pour the apples into your prepared pan, ensuring to pour any leftover batter over the top for a delicious flavor layer. Bake the cake until the top turns a lovely golden brown. Let it cool a bit, and dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant touch if you wish. Enjoy!
To make the Invisible Apple Cinnamon Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, ⅔ cup slightly warmed milk, 3 tablespoons melted and slightly cooled butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Stir in ½ cup flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth. The batter will be thin.
Peel and core 4 apples. Using a mandoline, thinly slice the apples.
Add the sliced apples into the batter and mix to coat well.
Working in batches, use your hands to transfer only the apples to the prepared pan, flattening out any sticking pieces.
Pour the remaining batter evenly over the apples.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool for another 15 minutes.
Dust the warm cake with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve.
This Invisible Apple Cake combines thinly sliced apples with a custardy batter, creating a unique melt-in-your-mouth texture. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it's perfect for fall-themed gatherings or a cozy night in.
Delicious, simple cake. Made it for book club and everyone loved it. The apples just melt in your mouth, yum.
This Invisible Apple Cake is a total game changer! Made it for my fam last night, and they devoured it! So easy and yum - the apples just vanish! Love it!
This cake was so easy to make! I baked it for my friends and they raved about it. So yummy!
OMG! Made this cake for my husband’s b-day, and it was a hit! Sooooo yummy and easy!
Wow! This Invisible Apple Cinnamon Cake is just fab! I made it for my friend's birthday and everyone was blown away. The texture is amazing, and the apples are so tender. Definitely a new favorite!
Amazing! This cake brought back memories of my mom's kitchen during autumn. So simple yet delicious. Our family devoured it in no time!
Superb! This cake reminds me of baking with my grandmother during fall. The apples really blend well with the creamy batter, making it taste heavenly. I can't wait to share it at the next gathering!
Superb!
Best dessert ever. Made this cake for a family gathering, and it was a hit. The apples melt into the batter adding the delicious flavor. I used Honeycrisp apples, so good.
Increíble!
I made this cake for a potluck and felt so proud! Everyone loved how the apples melted in, such a delightfully simple recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Incredible! Made this for a family gathering, and everyone loved how the apples seemed to vanish in the cake. It was a hit!
I made this cake for our anniversary and it was a hit. The apples melted in so perfectly, it was like a warm hug. My husband loves cinnamon, and this cake was the perfect treat to share while we celebrated at home.
OMG, this Invisible Apple Cinnamon Cake is a game changer! Made it for our family gathering, and everyone loved it! So easy to whip up and delish!
Delicious! I made this cake for a family gathering and it was a hit. The apples just blended right in, and the cinnamon flavor brought back memories of my mom baking in the fall. Simple to make and perfect with coffee!
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